Communication and Media Studies at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Mercer University graduates in communication and media studies earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer University Compares for Communication and Media Studies
All 660 colleges reporting communication and media studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,266 | $116,210 | #1 | $53,022 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,541 | $91,903 | #2 | $52,210 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $88,463 | $84,198 | #4 | $62,182 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $84,206 | $76,622 | #11 | $51,720 |
| 5 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,586 | $73,606 | #15 | $55,162 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $81,497 | $82,883 | #7 | $52,294 |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $80,306 | $70,718 | #30 | $47,349 |
| 8 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #31 | $47,465 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $80,191 | $70,617 | #32 | $47,465 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,648 | $83,980 | #5 | $50,556 |
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| 369 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $52,703 | $55,569 | #296 | $31,735 |
| 370 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $52,603 | $54,610 | #321 | $30,385 |
| 371 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $52,588 | $51,667 | #415 | $32,050 |
| 372 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $52,530 | $54,379 | #332 | $35,712 |
| 373 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $52,466 | $51,547 | #421 | $36,569 |
| 374 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $52,463 | $56,251 | #277 | — |
| 375 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $52,435 | $53,311 | #360 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University communication and media studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,712 one year after graduating and $52,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for communication and media studies?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for communication and media studies graduates, Mercer University ranks #372 by median pay four years after graduation, and #332 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication and media studies at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for communication and media studies ($56,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,990.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.